MONDAY CATCH UP #1

Monday morning…it’s time to catch up. Let’s start in Decatur IL. We’ve already told you about the BIS winners, the Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China, took three of four, while the English Springer Spaniel, CH Cerise Jesse James, carried home Friday’s prize.

CH Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc

We promised you the name of the Great Dane, who was Thursday’s Working Group representative. That would be CH Elan’s Command Decision Reimroc. The unreported Saturday finalists were The English Cocker Spaniel, CH Primetime’s American Pride, the Longhaired Dachshund, Xeraline’s Superconic, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Cornerstone Solioquy. Finally, Sunday’s other six finalists were the aforementioned Springer, LH Doxie, Samoyed, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Terrier, and OES.

CH Ivanwold Diva At Riversong

We also had told you about the BIS winners in Beaumont TX. On Friday and Saturday , it was the Lakeland, Ranger, Sunday, the Rough Collie, Sax. Friday’s other finalists were the Sussex Spaniel, CH Highland’s Happy Highwayman, the Afgahn Hound, CG Symphony’s Peacemaker JC, the Alaskan Malamute, CH Shekinah Pure In Heart, the Pug, CH Ivanwold Diva At Riversong, the Keeshond, Allante’s The Devil Wears Prada, and the Collie, Sax.

CH Tramac Just Walk'n On Sunshine

Saturday’s finalists were Ranger, Sax, the Malamute, and the Golden Retriever, CH Glengowan's Great Balls Of Fire, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Bessdach Drisheen Hot Shot, the Pug, CH Brazos River Legal Lion, and the Dalmatian, CH Tramac Just Walk'n On Sunshine. Sunday, it was Sax, Ranger, Saturday’s Pug, and the Field Spaniel, CH Bitterblue's Here Comes Da Judge, the Basenji, Laika's Jus A Touch Of Lace, the Akita, CH Moonlight Celestial Sermon, and the Bichon Frise, CH Risgae Miabella Sweet Georgia. That’s what we call spreading it around.

We have lots more. Check back with us soon.

MALTESE IN NEBRASKA

CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks

Maltese were not our first show dogs, but they were our first champions. And though we moved onto Terriers many moons ago, we still have a soft spot for these elegant little dogs. So we are happy to tell you that the Maltese, CH Rhapsody's Too Many Remarks, picked up her very first all breed Best In Show today at the Seward County (NE) Kennel Club’s day two show. It was judge Murrel Purkhiser who gave “Gabby” the BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner/handler Tonia Halibaugh and co-owner Barbara Davis.

TWO TOP TIBETAN MASTIFFS, TERRIFC!

We were told to keep an eye on this dog and we are thrilled to announce that this country now has two Tibetan Mastiffs who have won an AKC all breed BIS. Today’s win came at the Walla Wall Kennel Club’s second show of the weekend. The dog is CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa, grand nephew of the first TM to win a BIS, CH Drakyi Gold Standard.

CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa

Dr Wanda Spediacci also considered the Welsh Springer Spaniel, CH Royailes Hasta B A Cut Above, the Basenji, CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush, the Miniature Bull Terrier, CH Camino’sLucy Lou, the Papillion, CH Akai’s No Jacket Required, the Bulldog, CH Imoks Snowflake Jake, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, CH Wolfrun Coedwig’s Angelou.

It is terrific that we have two magnificent specimens of this breed out this year for the American public to enjoy. Our thanks and congratulations to Hungarian breeder Eva Marton, owners Dan Nechemias & Lois Claus, and handler Ed Thomason.

HERDING HEROINE

CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible

That Herding Group we were talking about has struck again. We haven’t seen a BIS from this girl in the last few weeks, but she’s back to remind you that girls just want to have fun..and win BIS. Today’s came at the Beaumont KC in that Texas city with judge Marcy Spalding making the choice. Congratualtions to the Rough Collie, CH Sylvan Argent Simply Irresistible, and team Sax.

BOO DOMINATES DECATUR

CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu

Momentum. It counts in physics and it counts in dog shows. The Pug, CH Tupelo ShoBoat Tu China Tu, has posted his third BIS of the weekend in Decatur IL at the Mattoon Kennel Club show courtesy of judge William Usherwood. If the Herding Group is competitive this year, the Toy Group is red hot.

ANOTHER REPEAT WINNER

We have another repeat winner to report. This one is from day two of the Treasure Coast Kennel Club show in Vero Beach FL where judge Robert Slay has given the German Shepherd Dog, CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick her second Bet In Show in as many days.

CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick

Other repeat visitors to the final seven were the Labrador Retriever, CH Robnie’s Chantilly At Lighthouse, the Pug, CH Norkus’ Risky Business. They were joined by the Baenji, CH Meisterhaus You Better Believe It JC, the Newfoundland, CH Egebaek After Eight, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, CH Prada Classic Aranisle At Donnellas, and the Standard Poodle, Artistic’s Dressed By Design.

Rhea’s win reminds us how competitive the Herding Group is this year.

TECHNICALLY SUPERIOR

CH Catanya’s Latin Lover

We may be residents of the blogosphere, but we are definitely technologically challenged. We don’t Twitter, we don’t text, and we don’t own an I-Phone. However, we certainly appreciate those who do. From a technically gifted exhibitor we hear that the Alaskan Malamute, CH Catanya’s Latin Lover, has copped the BIS a today’s Gavilan Kennel Club in Holllister CA under judge Diane Malenfant. It was the first all breed BIS for the three year old Ricky. Congratulations to breeder/owner P J Kendrick, co-owners Armando Martinez & Alisa Syar, and handler Mike Stone.

TWOFER FOR CEEJAY

CH Rokenna Carte Blanche
With Handler Jane Myers

Today’s first report is in. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Rokeena Carte Blanche, has shown his staying power and won the second iteration of the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club show. Today’s win was awarded by Mrs. Robert D. Smith in Lake Waccamaw NC. CeeJay and handler Jane Myers now have a secure hold on a top five berth and the number one Hound position.

SADIE WINS IN CHINO

CH Roundtown Mercedes At Maryscot
With Handler Gabriel Rangel

More California results, this time from Chino and the Lake Matthews Kennel Club where judge Monica Canestrini chose the Scottish Terrier, CH Roundtown Mercedes At Maryscot. Sadie and handler Gabriel Rangel have an enormous lead over the rest of the field this year. With one third of the year behind us, it remains to be seen if any other dog can make up the distance.

GSP IN HOLLISTER

We awoke to California show results, from Hollister and the Gavilan Kennel Club.

Club.CH Robin Crest Charismatic JH

Seven, mostly local dogs, showed up in judge Lee Brown’s BIS ring. They were the German Shorthaired Pointer, CH Robin Crest Charismatic JH, the Bloodhound, CH Wychways Dawggone Terrific, theAlakan Malamute, CH Caayana Latin Lover, the Manchester Terrier, CH Medley’s War Hunt, the Pomeranian, CH Starlight’s Smile From Siam, the Bichon Frise, CH Mybliss Petite Coquette, and the Bouvier Des Flandres, CH Voodoo Slam Dunk Susant’s.

BIS went to the Northern California bitch, from our former home of Martinez, breeder/owner handled by Robin Remondi. Brava!